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Rogers’ takeover of Shaw should not move forward, says parliament report
A 41-page report from the standing committee on industry and technology said the merger will have a negative impact on affordability for consumers and called for a review of the Competition Act.
Sort Of leads WGC Screenwriting Awards nominations
The CBC dramedy scored four of the five nominations in the Comedy Series category, which also includes CTV’s Corner Gas Animated.
APTN, CBC/Radio-Canada pledge to work together on Indigenous content
APTN CEO Monika Ille and CBC/Radio-Canada president and CEO Catherine Tait discuss how the memorandum of understanding will enhance their abilities to create First Nations, Inuit and Métis programming.
Hot Sheet: Digital Demand for Feb. 21 to 27, 2022
Ted Lasso makes a comeback on the digital originals list, landing at No. 3 after its double win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, while The Book of Boba Fett continues to lead.
Political Blind Date set for swan song season on TVO
The pubcaster says the fifth season of the unscripted series, in which politicians go on “dates” to discuss their viewpoints, will be the last.
Canadian exporters, TIFF take stand against Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Canadian Association of Exporters has issued a joint statement amid the attack on the region, while TIFF says it will “suspend participation” of Russian film delegations.
Sheri Elwood inks first-look deal with Blink49 Studios
The Moonshine and Call Me Fitz creator and showrunner will develop original scripted TV content under the multi-year agreement.
In brief: Something Like Truth is tops at the 2022 JETS Initiative
Plus: Face to Face with David returns to Slice, Welcome to Soulshine set for Series Mania and AstroLab readies its first original production.
EAVE announces participants for program for racialized producers
Forty-two creators hailing from across the country will participate in the EAVE On Demand Access Program.
Knowledge Network adds Gordon Loverin to its programming team
Loverin, who comes from the Tlingit and Tahltan Nations, will take on the role of producer, originals documentaries starting April 1.
Alberta to invest $225M in film, TV tax credit over next three years
The annual budget will increase to $80 million by 2024/25, revealed as part of the province’s recent budget update.
CBC expands its Kids content team
The Canadian pubcaster has recruited Swin Chang as development and production executive for CBC Kids.
Incendo, Nicely Entertainment ink development and production partnership
The first project on the docket is the limited series The Christmas Checklist, set to shoot in and around Montreal.
Ashley Rice named president and co-managing partner of Cinespace
Rice joins Cinespace executives Eoin Egan and Keith Gee in managing the growth of the global studio platform.
Canadian Film Fest to open with world premiere of Tehranto
Super Channel has partnered with the Canadian Film Fest for the third year to present its 10-feature lineup as part of its linear broadcast schedule, along with other virtual offerings.
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